Billings Graphic Designers

Anita I.

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Kendra designed my business cards for my jewelry business. She was wonderful to work with and very caring to make my cards unique. Almost every time I hand one out I receive a comment about the card design itself. Besides photographing my jewelry beautifully, she has taken other pictures I love. On my wall hangs a poster of musical instruments. This picture has also been made into Thank You cards! She's amazing!!!

Chris W.

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Having worked with Gerrick on a wide variety of projects over the past several years he is The Man as far as just plain getting things done. He has built many different websites from top to bottom, some quite complex, however no job is too big or too small. Gerrick gets things done in a timing fashion and everything he does is top notch, professional work. Not only that he is an excellent trouble-shooter and there is no project that he has not been able to handle. Whether it is graphic desig, video or audio production, complete web development, or marketing and sales, I trust Gerrick to do it correctly and also do it better than the competition.

Patty W.

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She has helped me with my menus, business cards, punch cards, gift certificate and any of my graphic design projects. She is very professional and knows what she is doing. This is just one example sorry I don’t have anymore on my device. Give her a try...she won’t disappoint you.

EZ Stor V.

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Rising Star Web is a very user friendly even if you have never created a web site before. The staff are great at answering all your questions fast. You will be quite satisfied with the experienced and friendly staff. I would rate them as outstanding in all areas. Even my customers are very pleased with our website. I have heard that our site is very informative and helpful. I feel all this is due to Rising Star Web.

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Along with being a graphic designer, I am a freelance writer and blogger. I own several personal blogs (including BillingsBargains.com) and I know what it takes to stand out in terms of website layout and design. I was also wrote keyword-rich content for popular websites including Families.com and Ehow.com.

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Motivated Web designers/technicians started this company to help local businesses get on the Web and provide reliable and cost-effective computer solutions in Montana.
Our staff has been doing Web design for more than five years and has been building computers for more than 12 years.

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About

I am a graphic artist and web developer. I can help you develop a marketing plan that fits your budget as well as design your logo, website, business cards, brochure and anything else that you may need.
I have experience working at local advertising agency and a BS in business management from Rocky Mountain College.

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I am a graphic and sign designer (30 years of experience).
My portfolio is probably my biggest selling point. Easy to get along with, I don't (won't) take persons' money unless they are 100% thrilled and satisfied.

Q & A

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Thumbtack.

Why should you hire a web designer?

Your website is often the first thing your customers see when they’re searching for a business or service on the web. As the face of your organization, your website needs to be attractive and functional, offering the latest features that users now expect. To plan and design a site that both reflects your company’s mission and values and appeals to customers takes a professional web designer. While free online services can help people set up websites, web designers can provide a unique solution made specifically to meet customers’ personal or business needs.

Most web designers offer a wide variety of services to make your website aesthetically pleasing and easy to use. Modern web design must be mobile-friendly and scalable, capable of expanding to include a blog, social media sites, and even video streaming; web designers are experts at integrating various web technologies. They can build the site, add functionality, test it, launch it on a live server, and track and maintain its performance.

In addition to web design and graphic design, some web design providers also offer development and security services, including search engine optimization (SEO), social media marketing and management, logo design, site maintenance, domain registration and hosting, protection against malware, and digital marketing and content services.

What makes a good logo design?

A good logo is an easily identifiable, memorable image that represents your brand. A good logo design aligns with your business model and expresses your company’s core values. A good logo design is simple, appealing, and easy for customers and viewers to quickly process. Some of the key components of a great logo are type, color palette and design. The scale, font and arrangement of the text you select will all make a difference in the feel and representation of your brand. A graphic designer will help you home in on the colors that best represent your identity and help you keep the color palette simple. The design of your logo includes the shapes you select and the way the color and type are arranged together. Investing in the services of a professional to create your logo design is likely a smart investment for any size business. Nationally, the average price range for a logo designer ranges from $170 to $250.

How much do web designers charge?

The average cost for hiring a web designer varies greatly depending on the scope of the work, which may range from building a site from scratch to rebranding an existing one, as well as the amount of content and graphics the designer will create. In general, the more complex the project, the more time the design agency will have to spend. Because web designers often work on an hourly basis, the longer the project, the higher the costs; you can count on the web designer spending at minimum 10 hours to create a very basic website with just a handful of pages with few elements. Prices also depend on the designer’s skill set, the process, and the company’s rates. In general, the national average cost for a basic website package starts at $500, but a customized website can cost as much as $2,000 or more. Here are typical average hourly rates, broken out by the complexity of the work:

Basic layout and user interface: $15-$40 per hour

Content management system design: $20-$50 per hour

Custom website design with custom code: $45-$75 per hour

What should you look for in a website designer?

A professional web designer creates the look and feel of your website, collaborating with you to choose colors, creating logos and other branding materials, establishing page layouts, and creating sample pages. An important part of web design is making sure the site is functional, meets your goals, and is easy for users to navigate. When you’re looking to hire a web designer, start by reviewing the person’s portfolio. Look for samples of work that match what you envision for your website, including experience building the types of pages or features you want. Make sure the web designer is familiar with your industry and understands both industry trends and web design trends — an old-fashioned or out-of-touch site will turn customers away rather than intrigue them.

Because web designers tend to work as freelancers on a project basis, they must be excellent communicators, willing to manage their own work, and available on your schedule. Some critical skills, such as working collaboratively and responding enthusiastically to feedback, aren’t core to good web design, but make working with a web designer much easier. Finally, look for a web designer who has cross-functional knowledge, such as understanding marketing and conversion rate optimization in addition to web design.

What do you look for in a web design company?

The web design company you choose must be able to interpret your company’s mission and identity and turn it into an appealing website that connects with potential customers. They must help you reach your target audience and meet your business goals. A web design agency should have on staff both talented web designers, with fresh ideas and extensive technical and creative skills, and a marketing team that knows how to drive traffic to your site, encourage visitor engagement, and convert visitors into customers. Web designers should be able to build in search optimization and integrate your site with a content management system and e-commerce tools. Look, too, for a website design company that understands responsive design and can optimize your website for mobile devices and desktop browsers. The right web design company understand current design and website trends, has experience building sites in a variety of industries (not just yours), and has an expansive portfolio of live websites. Finally, don’t simply hire the cheapest bidder — in web design, as in all things, you get what you pay for.